Memberships

Stapleton Kearns during an Artist Talk at the Guild of Boston Artists

Artist Membership

Artist membership is available to artists working in a form of contemporary realism and living in New England. Regular members are exhibited year-round in the gallery. Members have opportunities for one or two person exhibits, may be included in Guild promotional material and are featured on the Guild website. Membership is limited due to by-laws restrictions. However, when space is available, the membership committee scouts for potential new members, and the general membership is also encouraged to nominate artists. The work of the nominees is reviewed by the committee and presented to the Board of Managers, who reviews the candidate’s work, and the finalists are asked to bring five or six pieces to the Guild to be reviewed. The finalists are announced to the members who have the opportunity to review the work in person and vote yes or no. A candidate who receives a majority of positive votes is invited to become a member of the Guild.

Available for full time students. Provides opportunities to receive a 20% discount for Guild classes workshops, and critiques, and invitations to private events and special previews at the Guild. Student members are also able to submit work for juried exhibitions and will be exempt from the submission fees of selected juried exhibitions. Annual fee of $35.

Available to professional artists working in a form of contemporary realism. Provides opportunities to receive a 20% discount for Guild classes workshops, and critiques, and invitations to private events and special previews at the Guild. Associate members are also able to submit work for juried exhibitions and will be exempt from the submission fees of selected juried exhibitions. Annual fee of $100.

Patrons are an invaluable source of support to the Guild and allow us to accomplish both our everyday and long term goals. As a thank you for patronage, the Guild offers invitations to private viewings, receptions and special events, a 20% discount on Guild classes, workshops and critiques, and a public thank you in the Guild annual newsletter. Annual gift of $100 or more.